The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world From Beijing to Havana, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — is a major festival celebrated in many countries. Lifestyle 29 Jan, 2025
A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a gaggle of reporters jostled for space and camera angles. World 05 Nov, 2024
Fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley during Tihar despite police watch The trend of setting off firecrackers in celebration has not stopped in Kathmandu Valley during this Tihar festival despite the tight supervision of the security bodies. Kathmandu 01 Nov, 2024
An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India A huge explosion of fireworks injured more than 150 people at a religious festival in a temple in southern India, a report said Tuesday. World 29 Oct, 2024
APF seizes firecrackers worth Rs 2.7 millions in Sarlahi The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized firecrackers worth Rs 2.7 millions from Malangawa in district headquarters of Sarlahi, on Wednesday night. Nepal 29 Aug, 2024
165 punters held, 3.5 million seized from den during Tihar Police arrested 165 people on the charge of gambling during the Tihar festival. Kathmandu 16 Nov, 2023
Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise Air pollution level is expected to soar again after the celebrations end Sunday night because of the fireworks used. World 12 Nov, 2023
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora? Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. World 09 Nov, 2023
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Modi's Hindu nationalist party loses India's Karnataka state in crucial polls ahead of national vote Modi’s Hindu nationalist party loses India's Karnataka state in crucial polls ahead of national vote World 13 May, 2023
France celebrates WCup victory, fans cheer Morocco team Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final Wednesday, while disappointed Morocco fans mingled with the exuberant supporters of the winning team, paying tribute to the African country's unprecedented achievement. Sports 15 Dec, 2022
Dashain and Tihar: An evolving tradition The greatest of the Nepali festival, Dashain, just ended. When I was a kid, this used to be the most-awaited time of the year for me. Opinion 24 Oct, 2022
